Way back in 1987 when Pembroke Residents Association was formed, there was always a plan to achieve more than just improved housing conditions. Everyone involved recognised that along with general decline from lack of investment in the housing stock, there was also a loss of community cohesion and pride. Some residents recalled the strong sense of togetherness and support that used to exist in Devonport and wanted to try to reignite that. The population had become transient and although there were still multi generational families living in Devonport, there were very few opportunities to come together. This was made very apparent when the Johnston Hall community centre was set alight in an arson attack and later demolished in the early 1990’s.

In terms of activities for adults, PEMB offers a weekly Wellbeing group. This is for anyone who would like to meet and socialise with other local residents and take part in activities which promote health and wellbeing. The group have taken part in a wide range of activities including visit to National Trust properties, cinema visits, wreath making, smoothie making and of course the ever popular bingo sessions!

Sessions take place weekly on a Wednesday from 1pm—3pm at the Pembroke Community Rooms. Please contact us for more details. As with all the non housing activities, these sessions are available to all Devonport residents. You don’t have to live on Pembroke Street to take part.